DIY Fabric Garland

A while ago I posted a photo on instagram of a fun garland I made while crafting here. With the risk of earthquakes in California, we have to be sure that what we hang over our beds won’t cause harm if it falls off the wall–and this garland was the perfect answer. Since that weekend, I have made three more banners to use for different occasions. They are so fun and INSANELY easy! In fact, all my crafts are easy. I’m not a craft blogger, but I certainly enjoy creating. And since this blog is a place to share what I love, I often like to share some of my creations with you so that you can see how simple they really are.

One yard of about 5 different fabrics will get you a medium sized garland (as pictured above). If you want it larger, simply add a few more yards of fabric. If you want to make mini banners, it would be fun to buy the small quilters bundles of fabric that come in fat quarters. For the banner pictured above, I cut my strips approximately 1-2 inches wide.

So, lay out your first pieces of fabric. Cut 1/4 inch slits of fabric every 1-2 inches along the side of the fabric.

Then go back to each slit and quickly rip each strip of fabric and set aside. The fabric will fray, that’s okay. The beauty of this project is that it’s imperfect. The imperfections add to its charm.

Set aside your fabric strips and then complete the same process on the other 1-yard fabrics.

Next, cut 3 yards of your rope/twine. It is always safe to cut more than you will need because you can trim off the excess when you are done.

Now you are ready to attached your fabric strips. First, fold one strip in half creating a loop in the middle.

Lay the rope/twine over the loop and then pull the two ends through the loop. Pull until tight.

Continue this process, alternating fabrics for diversity. For the garland hanging over my bed, I also added strips of lace to give additional texture–get creative!

You guys, that is literally it! You’re done! Now picture hanging one of these over a chalkboard for a baby shower decoration–or over a little girls daybed–or on your front porch for the holidays–or…the possibilities and color combos are endless.

Nicoal

July 19, 2013 at 8:10 pm

Ashley, you are amazing! I recently followed you on instagram and spent my entire day reading your blog i randomly stumbled upon! We’re long lost soulmates i truly believe that… keep it up! your family is beautiful!

I’ve been wanting to make one of these for my little girls birthday party, and while I could work out how to do it, it’s so useful to have some good ideas about amounts of fabrics and different sizes. Definitely going to give this a go in some bright pastels for her party, and I love the idea of some lace too.
Thanks for sharing. x

Pamela

I’ve been looking for something (earthquake proof) to soften the wall above my guest room bed. I love your fabric idea. We have a nautical/americana theme going on in there, so I should be able to find some great fabric! Thanks for the tutorial – I pinned it.

Such a great idea !!! Can’t wait to make a halloween inspired fabric garland for my daughters room !! I’ve attempted a tissue garland which I did make but refuse to make again lol your tutorial will make my life so much easier thank you 🙂

Ashley Williams

November 2, 2013 at 5:08 am

So I have been DYING for the fabric line you used in this garland. The one you used for the steps, not the one you hung in your bedroom. Could you email me and let me know? I’ve searched high and low as not to bother you but I just can’t find it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Morgan

March 12, 2014 at 11:09 pm

I have been wanting to do this since I saw this post. First I was going to do it for my bedroom, then a Christmas one for my front room. Well, I finally did it in my sons room with pale greens, blues, reds, and browns and I love it! Thanks for the easy and darling craft idea.

[…] I found Little Miss Momma’s tutorial to be the most helpful. Depending on the fabric, I either ripped or cut long strips of fabric. Most of the fabric was easy to rip, but, for whatever reason, some of it worked best if I cut it. […]

April Curington

July 13, 2014 at 5:10 am

Hi. Thanks so much for the tutorial, I’m making this right now. I shared it on IG and gave you credit, along with your website. Hope you don’t mind. My IG name is camelsandcoffee, look me up if you’d like. Thanks again!!

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Hmm it appears like your blog ate my first comment (it was super
long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I submitted and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog.
I too am an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to everything.
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Amanda Griffith

January 14, 2015 at 1:44 am

Ashley – did you use 1yd total fabric (5 different prints so 1/4 or so each) or 1yd of each totaling 5yds fabric in all to make your garland? Just trying to estimate yardage for a birthday party banner

Erica

Love, love, LOVE this! I’ve been looking for something to fun to hang on the outside of my new vintage camper – this is the PERFECT thing! And because it’s fabric – so much stronger than the paper garland. Thanks for such an easy tutorial!!

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